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ZIP 27801

Pop. 19,532·Edgecombe County·221st most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,184/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+6.5%
vs US Median
-$781
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ZIP 27801 · $1,184
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$890
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,760
Research median
$1,110/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,208/yr
At $1,184/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyEdgecombe County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +6.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27801 (Rocky Mount, NC) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,532
Median income
$44,884
Median age
34.1
Renters
50.7%
Age distribution
28.5%
23%
21%
16.2%
Under 1828.5%
18–3423%
35–5421%
55–6411.2%
65+16.2%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
22.6%
71.5%
White22.6%
Black71.5%
Hispanic2.9%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
16.9%
39.9%
27.2%
15.9%
No HS diploma16.9%
HS diploma39.9%
Some college27.2%
Bachelor's+15.9%
Housing tenure
49.3%
50.7%
Owner49.3%
Renter50.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27801 in Rocky Mount, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,768 → $44,884
up 12.9%
Population
19,627 → 19,532
down 0.5%
Renter share
50.6% → 50.7%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
16.1% → 15.9%
-0.2 pts
Median age
38.8 → 34.1
-4.7 yrs

Median household income rose from $39,768 to $44,884 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.9% shift.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27801 covers Rocky Mount, NC. The median rent here is $1,184/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($44,884/yr), ZIP 27801 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27801 (Rocky Mount, NC) is $1,184. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27801's median rent of $1,184/mo is $781 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27801 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27801 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #221 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,184/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,184/mo in ZIP 27801. The local median household income is $44,884/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27801?

Rent in ZIP 27801 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 27801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27801 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,184/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($44,884/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27801 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.7% of ZIP 27801 households are renters, while 49.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 27801 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 27801 compare to the rest of Rocky Mount?

ZIP 27801 is more affordable than Rocky Mount overall. At $1,184/mo, it's $116 below the Rocky Mount citywide median of $1,300/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,184/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 27801's median household income ($44,884/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27801 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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